For use on interior walls, furniture, etc. where a fancy effect is required. Can be used for first-time painting or patching up, and on substrates previously painted with alkyd or catalytic paint, or on lacquered surfaces. Good illumination emphasizes the effect.

The surface to be treated must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +10ºC, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %. A fairly low temperature (approx. +15º C) and a fairly high humidity (50-70 % RH) prevents the paint from drying too quickly and makes work easier.

Furniture, etc.: Apply two coats of Taika Pearl Paint by brushing, rolling or spraying. On large surfaces, it is worth first applying with a roller and then smoothing it with a brush. Use a high-quality synthetic-fibre brush. The pearlescent effect is beautifully accentuated in the brush strokes.

Wall surfaces/effect painting: On wall surfaces, Taika Pearl Paint works best as a limited effect surface, whereby part of the wall paint used as a 'primer' is left visible. From the Taika colour card, you will find colours for wall paints that match Taika Pearl Paint. Apply Taika Pearl Paint with a roller in areas of about 1m² at a time, and, if desired, immediately create effects using different effect rollers, brushes or sponges.
A trial painting on thick cardboard is recommended.

We recommend that you protect the skirtings carefully with masking tape. Remove the masking tape immediately after painting. If you use a brush, work with small areas and finish immediately with a roller. In that way, border areas are not so easily visible. Apply two coats of Taika Pearl Paint, but in effect painting, only one.

Painting large, smooth, even surfaces with Taika Pearl Paint requires skill and experience, but such methods as criss-cross brushing or rolling also work for beginners, even on larger wall surfaces.

Taika Pearl Paint is also excellent for patterning with stencils.

Further ideas and more detailed instructions can be found in the Taika Guide and colour card and Effect Painting Guide.

Not until 1 month after painting: Clean the surfaces with neutral (pH 6-8) dishwashing liquid and with soft brush, sponge or cloth. Clean the very dirty surfaces with lightly alkaline (pH 8-10) washing fluid with cloth, mop or sponge. Rinse the surface carefully.

After painting the surfaces must be handled carefully for a few weeks time, because the paint will achieve its final hardness and durability in normal conditions after 1 month. If the surface must be cleaned soon after painting, clean the surface lightly with soft brush, cloth or mop.

Maintenance treatment

Follow the instructions of previously painted surfaces. If desired the effect surfaces can be recoated with Helmi Furniture Paint (furniture) or with water-borne wall paints (wall surfaces)

EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value

(cat A/l) 200g/l (2010)
Taika Pearl Paint VOC max. 200 g/l.

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABELLINGaccording to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

The product is not classified as dangerous.
Handle with care. Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of spray mist.
A Safety Data Sheet is available at request. Safety data sheet

ENVIRONMENTAL and WASTE DISPOSAL

Empty cans should be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Liquid waste should be destroyed according to the local regulations.

TRANSPORT

VAK / ADR: not classified

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The above information is not intended to be exhaustive or complete. The information is based on laboratory tests and practical experience, and it is given to the best of our knowledge. The quality of the product is ensured by our operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As manufacturer we cannot control the conditions under which the product is being used or the many factors that have an effect on the use and application of the product. We disclaim liability for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes. We reserve the right to change the given information unilaterally without notice.